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Wise & Well
Science-backed insights to help you make tomorrow a little better than today.
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Wise & Well offers science-backed insights into smart and healthy behaviors to cultivate physical well-being, mental health, emotional resilience and, ultimately, happiness. The publication is an invited participant in Medium’s Boost program. Wise & Well writers are physicians, psychiatrists, research scientists, dieticians, fitness experts, journalists and other professionals who share their expertise to help you make tomorrow a little better than today. We lean into beneficial lifestyle choices and keep a skeptical eye on health myths and unsupported claims by the pharmaceutical industry and outright hucksters. The site is led by Robert Roy Britt, a journalist with more than three decades experience reporting and editing and launching health and science publications. You’ll find our full Publication Introduction and Call for Writers here: https://medium.com/wise-well/introducing-wise-well-a-new-health-and-wellness-publication-on-medium-6bddd50368f1

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Robert Roy Britt
Editor of Aha! and Wise & Well on Medium + the Writer's Guide at writersguide.substack.com. Author of Make Sleep Your Superpower: amazon.com/dp/B0BJBYFQCB
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Gillian May
Former nurse turned alcohol & health writer/researcher. I teach people about alcohol addiction, trauma, mental health. Join my Substack: https://bit.ly/3PuVhXJ
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Catherine Sanderson, Author & Psychology Professor
Poler Family Professor of Psychology, Amherst College | Author: The Positive Shift; Why We Act | SandersonSpeaking.com
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Niall Stewart
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Mandy Willig, PhD, RD
Nutrition scientist. Dietitian. Using “close enough nutrition” to help you stay healthy while still enjoying life. https://mandy-willig.ck.page/5279daf1e9
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Dr. Julian Barkan
Family Med Physician/Learner/Reader. Writing to express my thoughts, sometimes teach, and mostly learn. Editor of Flipping the Script/Patient Perspectives
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Christine Fuchs
A yoga instructor & wellness coach who writes about ways to live a fulfilled, high-energy life without burnout! 👉🏼 https://www.wellnessyogachristine.com/
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Eric J. Kort MD
Midlife unraveling survivor. Mindfulness advocate. Learn more: https://www.realandpresent.com
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Sam Westreich, PhD
PhD in genetics, bioinformatician, scientist at a Silicon Valley startup. Microbiome is the secret of biology that we’ve overlooked.
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Gail Post, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist, parenting coach, author, and associate professor, writing about self-awareness and well-being. Learn more at www.GailPost.com.
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The Conversation U.S.
An independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to unlocking the ideas and knowledge of academic experts for the public.
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Dr. Jan Patterson
Integrative medicine doctor, infectious diseases doctor, author, bereaved parent, cancer survivor, mom, gardener, believer www.drjanpatterson.com
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Annie Foley
Retired Dermatologist/Internist, top writer in Health and Life, contributor to Wise & Well. Author of the poetry collection, What is Endured
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Kathleen Murphy
Health writer and essayist offering insights into physical and emotional wellness and successful aging. Subscribe: https://kathleenamurphy.medium.com/subscribe
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Giana Porpiglia, LMHC
As a therapist, I help people gain deeper understanding of themselves and heal from emotional pain. Some things that fuel my soul: Plants, Cats, Crafts & Food.
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Stephen Schimpff MD, MACP
Quasi-retired physician, academic medical center CEO, professor & researcher. Author of 6 health & wellness books. https://megamedicaltrends.com/
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Denny Pencheva, MD
Medical doctor, clinical nutrition resident, science-backed health advice enthusiast. I'll give you my best hacks to get 1% healthier every day!
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Brent R. Stockwell, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University. Top Medium writer in Science, Creativity, Health, and Ideas
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Elizabeth Knight, PhD
Health coach. Nurse practitioner. Running nerd. Science champion. Strengths-based, gender inclusive, body positive, anti-oppression. www.flowerpower.health
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John Kruse MD, PhD
Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, father of twins, marathon runner, in Hawaii. 100+ ADHD & mental health videos https://www.youtube.com/@dr.johnkruse6708
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Amy Sterling Casil
Over 500 million views and 5 million published words, top writer in health and social media. Author of 50 books, former exec, Nebula nominee.
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Chris Arestides, RN MPH
Telling stories, sharing observations, and research to help people live their best and healthiest life and to help professionals help people on this journey.
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Tim Rees
Registered clinical nutritionist. At war with autoimmunity. Diets & tips on website. The Nutrition Chronicles (Substack). Meat eater. Tim-Rees.com
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Anna Navin Young
Time Awareness + Time Wellness | Coaching Psychologist | Assistant Lecturer | PhD Researcher | https://annanavinyoung.com
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The Conversation UK
Independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists.
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Stephan Joppich
Engineer turned philosophy student • I write about loneliness, minimalism, and books that changed my life • More food for thought → stephanjoppich.com
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Annika Hotta
Professional Alexander Graham Bell hater who writes about accessibility, education, disabled stories, & life in Japan.
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Nancy Oglesby
I explore life and tell stories! Embracing the fun of writing short fiction and 100-word drabbles. Join the Random Word Drabble Challenge at Fiction Shorts.
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Julie Cunningham, MPH, RD
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Jonathan Isbill MS, RD, LD
Holistic Health Writer, Author, Dietitian, Coach | Dedicated to serving others | Subscribe for My Free Weekly Health 📝https://jonathanisbillrd.substack.com
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JB Hollows
Doing Life Perfectly Imperfect. I empower change-makers to unlock their Emotional Resilience & take Inspired Action. https://jbhollows.ck.page/profile
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Andrea Romeo RN, BN
I'm a nurse and freelance writer. I want to help people make sense of science with practical, compassionate health advice.
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James F Hickey
Queer writer, creative director, and American expat living in Portugal. Writing wellness, happiness, life lessons, and creative non-fiction. JamesFHickey.com
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Carlyn Beccia
Author & illustrator. My latest books — 10 AT 10, MONSTROUS: THE LORE, GORE, & SCIENCE, and THEY LOST THEIR HEADS. Contact: CarlynBeccia.com
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Ilana Rabinowitz
My survival skill is thinking outside the lines because life doesn't follow rules.
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
A physical therapist tackling health misinformation | https://www.zacharywalston.com/subscribe | Clinical Gap Podcast Host
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Morgan Khalsa
Neurodivergent author of vanlife & nature connection memoir, ‘The Wild Wandering Arc' & 'Wild Motherhood: Tending the Fire of your Creative Spirit'
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Warren Thurlow
Engineer | Writer | Investor | Writing about wildlife, adventure and science.
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Emmi S. Herman
Copywriter by day. Stories by life. At work on a memoir about my sister. Otherwise in a car somewhere between NY and NJ. eherman0110@gmail.com
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May Pang
Combining Storytelling with Science. Communication & Connection Coach. Would love to hear from you!💗may@mojomint.com 💙 www.mojomint.com. Based in Boulder, CO.